Senior Material Flow Engineer: AI-Driven Logistics

Rivian Automotive; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian in Normal, IL is seeking a Sr. Material Flow Engineer to own end‑to‑end supply chain and material flow from external warehouses to the assembly line. You will lead design, modeling, and automation initiatives within a world‑class engineering team.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, cost, and throughput targets, with opportunities to apply AI and advanced automation to predict bottlenecks and optimize throughput in real time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of supply chain or material flow engineering experience.
• 5+ years of data-based development of end-to-end supply chain, logistics, and/or material flow processes for high-volume facilities.
• 3+ years’ experience in layout planning using 2D or 3D design platforms (AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.).
• 1+ years’ experience with modeling or simulation software (Flexsim, AnyLogic).
• 1+ years’ experience with data visualization tools (PowerBI, Tableau).
• Strong analytical ability to break down complex problems and communicate with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop large-scale supply chain and logistics processes from external warehouses to the assembly line with cross-functional partners.
• Perform detailed process design including value-stream, routing, and warehouse design.
• Implement material flow equipment (conveyors, EMS, AGVs, ASRS).
• Develop models to analyze cost, throughput, and space factors for material flow strategies.
• Plan and manage project schedules aligned to program milestones.
• Ensure safety, quality, cost, timing, and throughput targets are met on all projects.
• Lead automation initiatives bridging physical logistics and digital intelligence.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional

Leadership

Ambiguity navigation

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or related field

MBA or related masters (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

FlexSim

AnyLogic

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

Rivian in Normal, IL is seeking a Sr. Material Flow Engineer to own end‑to‑end supply chain and material flow from external warehouses to the assembly line. You will lead design, modeling, and automation initiatives within a world‑class engineering team.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, cost, and throughput targets, with opportunities to apply AI and advanced automation to predict bottlenecks and optimize throughput in real time.